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January 06, 2023 | Vol. 11, Number 1 | www.ryecityreview.com
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HUSKIES HOLD STRONG Matthew McCoy races past a Sleepy Hollow defender on Dec. 29. McCoy and the Huskies topped the Horsemen to win their final game of 2022. For story, see page 16. Photo/Mike Smith
Call to make Westchester Parks group picnic reservations Group picnic reservations are now open for the 2023 season. Reservations can be made by calling the Westchester County Parks permit office, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: 2314575. Westchester County Executive George Latimer said, “There’s no better place to celebrate than in the beautiful outdoors, and our Westchester County Parks are the perfect setting to make lasting memories for your celebrations.” Westchester County Parks Commissioner Kathy O’Connor said, “Westchester County Parks offer a beautiful backdrop to any gathering. Spots fill up quickly, make your reservations as soon as possible.”
Picnicking, including outdoor pavilions, is allowed at the following parks: • Blue Mountain Reservation, Peekskill • Croton Gorge, Cortlandt • Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson • George’s Island Park, Montrose • Glen Island Park, New Rochelle • Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla • V.E. Macy Park, Ardsley • Ridge Road Park, Hartsdale • Saxon Woods Park, White Plains • Sprain Ridge Park, Yonkers • Tibbetts Brook Park, Yonkers • Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River • Willson’s Woods Park, Mount Vernon
Every year, Westchester County Government publishes a “My Westchester” Calendar to be distributed to our friends and neighbors across the County. Within its pages are pieces of art – a compilation of photographs submitted to County government by residents, employees, organizations and active members of our communities. The “My Westchester” Calendar for 2023 features the historic Jay Heritage Estate in Rye, the majestic bridge at Croton Gorge Park, a stunning sunset over the City of White Plains skyline,
and many other popular spots in Westchester. Throughout the year, the photos are featured on the Westchester County Homepage and in the “My Westchester” Newsletter. We need your help as we put together the sixth edition of the “MyWestchester” Calendar for 2024. If you stumble upon some of Westchester’s natural beauty, snap a photo and send it to us at Communications@westchestergov.comUse the hashtag #MyWestchester, and your artwork may be featured in our next calendar.
County announces $7.3M to upgrade Weaver Street Pumping Station Following the deleterious impact that the remnants of Hurricane Ida had on our region in August of 2021, County Executive George Latimer has announced a $7.3 million upgrade to the Weaver Street Pumping Station in Larchmont. Latimer said: “Leaving things better than we found them has been a hallmark of my Administration. We aim to leave the important facilities that keep this County running in a stronger, more resilient position for generations of Westchester residents to come.” The Weaver Street Pumping Station was damaged during the remnants of Hurricane Ida and in response the County’s Department of Environmental Facilities, DEF, included significant flood mitigation measures in the design of these upgrades to prevent future damage, such as raising the ground floor slab and all electrical equipment above the anticipated future flood elevation.
DEF Commissioner Vincent Kopicki said: “DEF works hard each day to provide services to Westchester residents that they rely on. These upgrades will ensure we can better do the job we are tasked with completing.” The project will also include the work typically performed in a pumping station rehabilitation project including the replacement or repair of all mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, HVAC, odor control, electrical, instrumentation, structural, and architectural systems. This includes bar screens, pumps, piping and valves, gas and fire detection equipment, odor control equipment, conduit and wire, lighting, electrical distribution equipment, the emergency generator system, control panels, floors, walls, windows and roofs. This project is another in a line of projects undertaken by the Latimer Administration to improve the County’s aging infrastructure.